Claim: Volume One by Ashley Suzanne

Author:Ashley Suzanne [Suzanne, Ashley]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ashley Suzanne Books
Published: 2014-11-26T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Nolan

“Hello,” I answer, checking through the crack in the door to make sure Loren didn’t follow me outside.

“Is there a reason you’re at my bar eating up all my food?” I forgot my neurotic uncle installed cameras everywhere and watches them while he sits at home on his ass.

“I’ll be out of here soon, and don’t you worry your greedy little heart, I’ll leave a ten in the till to cover my cost¸” I joke. I’m sure my uncle’s a little apprehensive about me being here after hours. When my brother Jeremy and I were younger, we’d sneak into the bar after we got high and eat all the munchies. We must have cost our uncle thousands of dollars over the years.

“I’m just kidding, son. Have fun. Get back to the girl, though; she’s looking kinda pissed you left her inside all alone. She’s real pretty.”

“She sure is. Thanks, Brad. Don’t forget to take your pills and I’ll see you tomorrow.” Ending the call, I shove my phone in my pocket and head back inside to find Loren staring off into space, looking pretty tired.

“Sorry about that,” I say, interrupting her thoughts.

“No problem,” she responds, but the tone of her voice leads me to believe she’s lying, yet I don’t push it.

Both baskets are out of the grease and ready to dump on plates. Putting both plates on a tray, I carry them into the dining room and Loren follows close behind. Sitting at the bar, I pull out a beer for myself and Loren asks for a soda.

“So, do you only sing country?” she asks, then pops a mini taco in her mouth.

“No,” I laugh. Most people assume I don’t know anything other than country when they see me, but I’m an equal opportunity lover of all music. Doesn’t matter the genre, if the song is good, I like it. “I can do a little bit of everything, but country is my roots.”

“I’m not really a country girl. What can you sing that I might know?”

“Black Crowes?”

“Oh my God, yes!” she squeals. “Can you do it?”

“Right now?”

“Yep. Please.” Loren puts on her best pouty look and hell it’s sexy. Singing in front of a crowd has never been a problem for me, but to an empty bar with only one set of eyes watching my every movement? Talk about being put on the spot.

“And what do I get in return?”

“I’ll sing next,” she jokes, winking.

“You’re on.” Shoving a few fries in my mouth, I wipe my hands on a napkin, take a swig of my beer and head for the stage.

“You’re serious? Wait, I was just kidding.”

“Absolutely. No backing out now. You set the terms, I just agreed.” I pull a stool on the stage, grab my guitar and pull the leather strap over my head. Testing a few chords, I glance up to see Loren watching me intently, arms folded over her chest like she thinks I’m not about to do this.

“Ready?” I ask, smiling my signature smile.

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